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Rallray Family History

Rallray Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kallay, Allday, Rattray, Pallay, Ballay, Pallas, Halley, Allman

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Where is the Rallray family from?

You can see how Rallray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rallray family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Rallray families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Rallray family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rallray's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Rallray families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rallray surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Rallray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rallray census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Rallray. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Rallray. For the veterans among your Rallray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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